Pittosporum tobira 'Miss Muffet'
Pittosporum tobira 'Miss Muffet'
Current Stock Height Guides
Current Stock Height Guides
Height guide disclaimer: Height ranges are approximate only.
As living products, plant heights naturally vary between individual plants, batches, and seasons. No guarantee is given that supplied plants will fall within the stated range.
If minimum heights are required, you must confirm current batch heights with Evergreen Trees Direct prior to purchase.
Variation in height is normal and is not grounds for return, refund, replacement, or compensation.
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About Pittosporum tobira 'Miss Muffet'
About Pittosporum tobira 'Miss Muffet'
Pittosporum tobira 'Miss Muffet' is a charming, compact evergreen shrub with a dense, rounded form, making it perfect for low hedges, borders, or container planting. Its small leathery leaves transition from lime green to a glossy dark green, providing attractive year-round foliage. In spring, it adds a subtle delight with fragrant cream-colored flowers.
It thrives in full sun to part shade, preferring well-drained, rich soils but adaptable to various soil types. Once established, it is drought-tolerant yet appreciates occasional watering during dry spells. This low-maintenance plant is ideal for urban gardens and structured landscapes needing compact, fragrant greenery.
Distinguishing Features
Distinguishing Features
Pittosporum tobira 'Miss Muffet' is a great option for you if you:
Mature Height & Width
Mature Height & Width
Mature Height: 0.5m - 1m Approximately
Mature Width: 1.5 m
Pittosporum tobira 'Miss Muffet' is expected to grow Approx. 20 – 40 cm per year.
Root Ball Dimensions (Height & Width)
Root Ball Dimensions (Height & Width)
Use this as a reference when digging your planting hole. We recommend digging at least 10% wider than the dimensions below to encourage strong root development.
- 30cm Pot: 33cm (W) × 30cm (D)
- 40cm/45L Pot: 44cm (W) × 41.5cm (D)
- 50cm Pot / 70L Pot: 55cm (W) × 41.8cm (D)
- 100L Bag: 50.6cm (W) × 52.8cm (D)
- 150L Bag: 66cm (W) × 55cm (D)
- 200L Bag: 71.5cm (W) × 60.5cm (D)
- 300L Bag: 88cm (W) × 63.8cm (D)
- 400L Bag: 99cm (W) × 66cm (D)
- 500L Bag: 122cm (W) × 66cm (D)
- 750L Bag: 134cm (W) × 69cm (D)
- 1000L Bag: 146.3cm (W) × 71.5cm (D)
- 2000L Bag: 176cm (W) × 82.5cm (D)
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About Your New Pittosporum tobira 'Miss Muffet'
Pittosporum tobira 'Miss Muffet' is a charming, compact evergreen shrub with a dense, rounded form, making it perfect for low hedges, borders, or container planting. Its small leathery leaves transition from lime green to a glossy dark green, providing attractive year-round foliage. In spring, it adds a subtle delight with fragrant cream-colored flowers.
It thrives in full sun to part shade, preferring well-drained, rich soils but adaptable to various soil types. Once established, it is drought-tolerant yet appreciates occasional watering during dry spells. This low-maintenance plant is ideal for urban gardens and structured landscapes needing compact, fragrant greenery.
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Uses in my Garden
Uses in my Garden
Pittosporum tobira 'Miss Muffet' works in an:
Is Pittosporum tobira 'Miss Muffet' Evergreen or Deciduous?
Is Pittosporum tobira 'Miss Muffet' Evergreen or Deciduous?
Pittosporum tobira 'Miss Muffet' is an Evergreen (foliage year round) Tree
Mature Height & Width
Mature Height & Width
Mature Height: 0.5m - 1m Approximately
Mature Width: 1.5 m
Pittosporum tobira 'Miss Muffet' is expected to grow Approx. 20 – 40 cm per year.
Growth Rate of Pittosporum tobira 'Miss Muffet'
Growth Rate of Pittosporum tobira 'Miss Muffet'
Pittosporum tobira 'Miss Muffet' is expected to grow Approx. 20 – 40 cm per year.
They are considered to have a:
Frost Tolerance & Ideal Climate to plant Pittosporum tobira 'Miss Muffet'
Frost Tolerance & Ideal Climate to plant Pittosporum tobira 'Miss Muffet'
Is Pittosporum tobira 'Miss Muffet' frost tolerant?
Pittosporum tobira 'Miss Muffet' is Frost Tolerant – Can handle light to moderate frost once established.
Does Pittosporum tobira 'Miss Muffet' Flower?
Does Pittosporum tobira 'Miss Muffet' Flower?
Pittosporum tobira ‘Miss Muffet’ produces clusters of creamy-white, sweetly fragrant flowers in late spring to early summer. These citrus-scented blooms sit neatly above the glossy green foliage, adding a soft and elegant seasonal highlight.
Does Pittosporum tobira 'Miss Muffet' flower?
Flowering Period:
Flower Type:
Flower Colour:
Cream
Is Pittosporum tobira 'Miss Muffet' an Australian Native Tree?
Is Pittosporum tobira 'Miss Muffet' an Australian Native Tree?
No
Pittosporum tobira 'Miss Muffet' is Native to East Asia, particularly Japan, China, and Korea, where Pittosporum tobira grows naturally in coastal and lowland forests.
What is the Wildlife Value of Pittosporum tobira 'Miss Muffet' ?
What is the Wildlife Value of Pittosporum tobira 'Miss Muffet' ?
Its nectar-rich, perfumed flowers attract bees, butterflies and beneficial insects, while the dense, compact canopy provides shelter and nesting cover for small birds. The branching structure also supports microfauna, contributing positively to biodiversity in hedging and ornamental landscapes.
How much Sunlight does Pittosporum tobira 'Miss Muffet' need?
How much Sunlight does Pittosporum tobira 'Miss Muffet' need?
Pittosporum tobira 'Miss Muffet' will thrive best in:
Preferred Soil?
Preferred Soil?
Pittosporum tobira ‘Miss Muffet’ performs best in well-drained loam or sandy loam soils and tolerates slightly acidic to slightly alkaline conditions. It may struggle in poorly drained or heavy clay soils unless improved with coarse material and organic matter to enhance drainage. Keep soil evenly moist during establishment, then transition to deep, occasional watering as the plant matures to support drought resilience, dense evergreen growth and reliable fragrant flowering.
Is Pittosporum tobira 'Miss Muffet' Drought Tolerant?
Is Pittosporum tobira 'Miss Muffet' Drought Tolerant?
Is Pittosporum tobira 'Miss Muffet' Drought tolerant?
As a young plant it requires regular watering, but once established ‘Miss Muffet’ develops good drought tolerance. Naturally suited to warm, dry and coastal environments, it maintains tidy evergreen growth with only occasional deep watering during extended dry spells.
Planting Information
How To Plant Your Pittosporum tobira 'Miss Muffet'
How To Plant Your Pittosporum tobira 'Miss Muffet'
Recommended Planting Spacing For Your Pittosporum tobira 'Miss Muffet'
Recommended Planting Spacing For Your Pittosporum tobira 'Miss Muffet'
Pittosporum tobira 'Miss Muffet' is expected to grow Approx. 20 – 40 cm per year.
Long Term Care For Your Pittosporum tobira 'Miss Muffet'
Long Term Care For Your Pittosporum tobira 'Miss Muffet'
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
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